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What to know as D-backs gear up for Cactus League play

February 19, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks open their Cactus League schedule Friday with a game against the Rockies at Salt River Fields beginning at 1:05 p.m. MST, and we’ve got you covered for what you need to know and watch for this spring when games get underway. Look for young arms

D-backs' outfield alignment a work in progress

February 18, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- One of the things the Diamondbacks will have to figure out this spring is just how the outfield is going to shake out between now and Opening Day against the Dodgers on March 26. What has been one of the more stable position groups the last few

Hazen, Lovullo urge patience as D-backs' rotation battle could last all spring

February 17, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- If you want to get under Mike Hazen's skin these days, just dare to ask the Diamondbacks' general manager how he's going to sort out his rotation now that Zac Gallen was re-signed. After also signing free agents Merrill Kelly and Michael Soroka to go along with

Lourdes targets Opening Day for return -- what does his manager think?

February 16, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When D-backs left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee last September, his return was expected to be two months into the 2026 regular season. Gurriel's recovery, however, has progressed ahead of schedule, and the first thing he said to

Getting creative with contract leads Gallen, D-backs to happy reunion

February 15, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Zac Gallen was on the 16th hole of a golf course Friday afternoon when he got a text from his agent Scott Boras that talks with the Diamondbacks had taken a turn for the better. A deal appeared imminent. Those last few holes didn't go as well

D-backs owner Kendrick 'very impressed' with team's offseason

February 15, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks held their first full-squad workout of the spring Sunday morning at Salt River Fields and managing general partner Ken Kendrick and team president/CEO Derrick Hall gave their annual state of the franchise press conference.

Gallen returns to D-backs on 1-year deal 

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February 15, 2026

The Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the right-hander back to Arizona, the club announced Sunday. The agreement is worth $22.025 million, the same value as the qualifying offer Gallen rejected in November, and $14 million is deferred, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

Merrill Kelly gets Opening Day nod -- first of his career -- for D-backs

February 14, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Most springs, Torey Lovullo waits until near the end of camp to announce his Opening Day starter, but this year the choice was so obvious to the Diamondbacks manager that he announced it less than a week after pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training. Merrill Kelly

Sewald reunites with D-backs on 1-year deal

February 14, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks are bringing back a familiar face to try and bolster their bullpen as they signed former closer Paul Sewald to a one-year contract, the club announced Saturday. It is expected to be worth $1.5 million. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Justin Martinez

Reddit AMA: Moreno, prospects, pitching development among hot spring topics

February 13, 2026

On Friday, MLB.com D-backs beat reporter Steve Gilbert held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/azdiamondbacks. This mailbag features questions and answers from there, lightly edited for clarity. The full AMA can be read here.

Carroll already back to work at D-backs camp after hamate surgery

February 12, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Less than 24 hours after having surgery on his broken right hamate bone, Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll was back at work at Salt River Fields. With a cast on his right wrist, Carroll was seen doing his plyometric throwing drills after visiting with the team's medical

Carroll undergoes surgery, to miss Classic due to broken hamate bone

February 11, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Torey Lovullo was walking toward a waiting media gathering following the Diamondbacks' first pitchers and catchers workout of the spring Tuesday when he bumped into right fielder Corbin Carroll, who like a lot of position players was in camp early. "I think I just broke my hand,"

Santana's arrival signals emphasis on defense as D-backs open Spring Training

February 10, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The day was about pitchers and catchers having their first official workout of the spring, but a position player made news at Diamondbacks camp Tuesday as Carlos Santana's one-year, $2 million deal became official. The addition of Santana, a switch-hitter, gives the Diamondbacks the complementary first baseman

Early projections for D-backs' 2026 Opening Day roster

February 10, 2026

If it’s almost the start of Spring Training, then it’s time for the first Opening Day roster projection of the year. All the usual caveats apply – it’s very early, so a lot of this could change, not only based on performance, but health and who else the Diamondbacks acquire

'I want to be here': After offseason of uncertainty, Marte happy to still be with D-backs

February 9, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- After an offseason spent listening to trade rumors, All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte found himself last week at the place he wanted to be all along -- back with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Marte reported to Salt River Fields early this year as he gets ready for not

Diamondbacks Spring Training: Everything you need to know

February 8, 2026

The Diamondbacks will open their 29th Spring Training this week, and their 16th at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, hoping for a return to the postseason after narrowly missing out on a National League Wild Card berth the past two seasons. Here's what you need to know for the

D-backs add righty Strowd to bolster bullpen 

February 5, 2026

The Diamondbacks added another arm to their bullpen Thursday acquiring right-hander Kade Strowd and a pair of Minor Leaguers in exchange for infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander.

Pitching help? Another 1st baseman? D-backs expect to make more moves

January 30, 2026

On the cusp of Spring Training, the Diamondbacks still have some work to do on their roster, a sentiment expressed by general manager Mike Hazen and reinforced Friday morning by team president/CEO Derrick Hall.

Ryne Nelson not taking pitching role for granted in 2026

January 24, 2026

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D-backs’ Top 5 second basemen: Gilbert's take 

January 19, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

Top D-backs Draft pick from every season

January 19, 2026

Like most teams, the D-backs have had their share of hits and misses when it comes to their first pick in the MLB Draft, and early in franchise history, there were some years where they did not have a first-round pick because of their aggressive moves in the free-agent market.

D-backs' top Opening Day moments

January 17, 2026

PHOENIX -- There is something magical about Opening Day in baseball. Everything is fresh and new, and seemingly every team has hope for the season ahead. Not every Opening Day game, though, is memorable, but the D-backs have had their fair share of them. Here's a look at the Top

Big Unit, Jackson, Gilbert united by D-backs no-nos

January 17, 2026

Diamondbacks pitchers have thrown three no-hitters in franchise history, and the pitchers who threw them could not be any more different. One was a legendary Hall of Famer and one was the very definition of a well-traveled pitcher, while the third was one year removed from being an electrician. Here’s

The 6 best moments in Chase Field history

January 17, 2026

PHOENIX -- Known first as Bank One Ballpark and now Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks has seen a good bit of baseball history. It was the first retractable roof stadium that included a grass field when it opened in 1998, and it was the only ballpark with